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Wake Up

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Tempo 80 BPMVol

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Step 1 / 7Position: 8

1 index2 middle3 ring4 pinkyO openSpace = play/pause

[Intro]
e|--C----------------------|
B|------------------------|
G|------------------------|
D|--10-10-10-10-10-10-10--|
A|--10-10-10-10-10-10-10--|
E|--8--8--8--8--8--8--8---|
CWoah oh, oh oh oh C/Boh
AmOh oh,   oh oh oh oh
FOh oh,   oh oh oh oh  Coh
[Verse]
CSomething filled upC/B  
AmMy heart with nothin' 
FSomeone told me not to Ccry
CBut now that I'm olderC/B  
AmMy heart's colder
FAnd I can see that it's a Clie
[Interlude]
CWoah oh, oh oh oh C/Boh
AmOh oh,   oh oh oh oh
FOh oh,   oh oh oh oh  Coh
[Verse]
CChildren wake upC/B  
AmHold your mistake up
FBefore they turn the summer into Cdust
CIf the children don't grow upC/B  
AmOur bodies get bigger but our hearts get torn up
FWe're just a million little gods causing rain storms turning every good thing 
to Crust
I guess we'll just have to adjust
[Interlude]
CWoah oh, oh oh oh C/Boh
AmOh oh,   oh oh oh oh
FOh oh,   oh oh oh oh  Coh
[Chorus]
EbWith my lightning bolts a Cglowin'
EbI can see where I am Fgoing to be when
the reaper he reaches and touches my Chand
[Interlude]
COh oh C/Boh  Amoh oh
Oh oh oh Foh oh
Oh oh oh Coh
COh oh C/Boh  Amoh oh
Oh oh oh Foh oh
Oh oh oh Coh
[Chorus]
CWith my lightning bolts C/Ba  Amglowin'
I can see where FI am goingC  
CWith my lightning bolts C/Ba  Amglowin'
I can see where FI am goingC  
CBetter look out below!

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The story behind the song

"Wake Up" is an indie rock anthem by Canadian band Arcade Fire, known for its thrilling and bracing chorus. This song, from their debut album Funeral, features a powerful vocal crescendo that has been described as one of the most exciting moments in recent rock history. It plays like a call to arms, with its relentless procession of "woah-oh-oh-ohs!" and "ho yeahs!" that have influenced many contemporary rock songs. At its heart, it embodies a feeling of communal exhilaration and raw energy.

AI-written from these sources:Wake Up (Arcade Fire song) — Wikipedia ↗Arcade Fire — Wikipedia ↗MusicBrainz ↗

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Wake Up

by Arcade Fire

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C/B

[Intro]

e|------------------------|

B|------------------------|

G|------------------------|

D|--10-10-10-10-10-10-10--|

A|--10-10-10-10-10-10-10--|

E|--8--8--8--8--8--8--8---|

C C/B

Woah oh, oh oh oh oh

Oh oh, oh oh oh oh

F C

Oh oh, oh oh oh oh oh

[Verse]

C C/B

Something filled up

My heart with nothin'

F C

Someone told me not to cry

C C/B

But now that I'm older

My heart's colder

F C

And I can see that it's a lie

[Interlude]

C C/B

Woah oh, oh oh oh oh

Oh oh, oh oh oh oh

F C

Oh oh, oh oh oh oh oh

[Verse]

C C/B

Children wake up

Hold your mistake up

F C

Before they turn the summer into dust

C C/B

If the children don't grow up

Our bodies get bigger but our hearts get torn up

We're just a million little gods causing rain storms turning every good thing

to rust

I guess we'll just have to adjust

[Interlude]

C C/B

Woah oh, oh oh oh oh

Oh oh, oh oh oh oh

F C

Oh oh, oh oh oh oh oh

[Chorus]

Eb C

With my lightning bolts a glowin'

Eb F

I can see where I am going to be when

the reaper he reaches and touches my hand

[Interlude]

C C/B Am

Oh oh oh oh oh

Oh oh oh oh

C C/B Am

Oh oh oh oh oh

Oh oh oh oh

[Chorus]

C C/B Am

With my lightning bolts a glowin'

F C

I can see where I am going

C C/B Am

With my lightning bolts a glowin'

F C

I can see where I am going

Better look out below!

About Wake Up Chords by Arcade Fire

Learn how to play Wake Up by Arcade Fire with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Wake Up chords”, “Wake Up guitar chords”, or “Arcade Fire Wake Up chords” and you will find this page — transpose to any key, tap chords for diagrams, and use auto-scroll while you play. Perfect for beginners looking for easy Wake Up chords and for experienced players who want accurate Wake Up lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include C, B, G, D, A, E.

FAQ — Wake Up by Arcade Fire

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Is "Wake Up" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "Wake Up" by Arcade Fire with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by Arcade Fire below.

What key is "Wake Up" in?

The chords for "Wake Up" show the original chord names (including C, B, G, D, A, E). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.